After-school Enrichment Clubs
We offer three sessions of after-school enrichment clubs in fall, winter, and spring. Our clubs offer a wide variety of engaging and fun activities based on the interests of our students.
Typical club themes include Lego engineering, Spanish, art, music, coding, chess, sports, cooking, science, ukulele, private piano lessons, crafts, yoga, soccer, among others.
Please note the $5 per week administrative fee is payable to the school, not the instructor. This fee is to cover the after-school staffing needed for each club and will be billed via Child Pilot.
To apply for a club, please click on the sign-up link or contact the instructor directly with the email address provided. Please include your child’s name, age, and current classroom in your email. Make sure you receive an acceptance email from the instructor prior to attending the club.
EY and Children’s House Fall 2024 Session Clubs
Early Years and Children’s House clubs are open to all EY and CH children based on their ability to participate in the scheduled activities. In addition to the clubs listed below, Kindergarten children may also participate in chess club (listed in the elementary section).
Mad Science
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH3
Instructor: Mad Science Instructors
Dates: Sept 9 to Oct 28
Cost: $110
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 11/11
Mad Science provides students with fun, interactive, and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around us.
What do children do at a Mad Science Club? They get hands-on with science in the most imaginative and stimulating ways possible! Each class includes a cool take-home item.
Sign up link: https://triangle.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=424596
Snapology Junior Scientists: All About Animals
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: CH 4
Instructor: Snapology Staff
Dates: Sept 4 to Dec 4
Cost: $210
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 11/27
Can you explain the differences between mammals and reptiles? Do you know which mammals live in the sea? In Snapology’s Junior Scientists: All About Animals class, your little zoologists will be able to answer these questions in no time!
They will learn all about the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, warm-blooded and cold-blooded creatures, reptiles and mammals, and so much more while playing creatively with LEGO® bricks and KNex. Your child will be too busy exploring the animal world to realize that they are gaining critical social, motor, and developmental skills.
Sign up link: https://embed.snapology.com/licensee/56/events/178424
Soccer Shots Mini (Early Years Only)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30-4:00
Location: Large Play Field
Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches
Dates: Sept 10 – Dec 3
Cost: $180
Admin Fee: $5 per week
Whether your child is just starting off on their soccer journey or is looking for a challenge, Soccer Shots now offers programs for kids 2 year olds with a focus on making a positive introduction to sports and activity while also making a lasting impact on kids and their families.
Sign-up Link: https://rdu.soccershots.com/pd/10832?code=spWhXjAwVL
Soccer Shots Classic (Children’s House Only)
Day: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Time: 3:30-4:15
Location: Large Play Field
Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches
Dates: Sept 10 – Dec 3 (Tuesday Classes) Sept 12 – Dec 5 (Thursday classes)
Cost: $180
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*Thursdays: No class on 10/31 and 11/28
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting.
We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.
Tuesday Sign up link: https://rdu.soccershots.com/pd/10834?code=SlG71PYNsX
Thursday Sign up link: https://rdu.soccershots.com/pd/10838?code=5jOOA7Qq3y
Sky Hawks Multisport Tots (Ages 4 and 5 year olds)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:40pm to 4:20pm
Location: Large playing field
Instructor: Sky Haws Staff
Dates: Sept 11 to Nov 6
Cost: $129
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 11/27
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork.
Our young athletes will be participating in baseball, volleyball, and hockey.
Sign up Link: https://register.skyhawks.com/pd/39314?code=GlZpzQrv7G
Zumba
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: CH4
Instructor: Iris McCarthy
Dates: Sept 10 to Nov 6
Cost: $110
Admin fee: $5 per week
Zumba involves several moves that can help your child to promote coordination. These movements help to keep your body in good shape and improve balance. It also helps keep your child flexible and maintain a good range of motion. Zumba is a type of exercise that incorporates dance moves.
Sign up: Email Instructor – iris@montessoricenter.org
Elementary & MAP Fall 2024 Session Clubs
Our Elementary clubs are open to all students enrolled in LE, UE, and MAP. Please note that the club fees should be paid directly to the instructor. All admin or after-school fees will be added automatically to your account.
Dragon Knight Chess Club (ages 5 & older)
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Coach Jonathan & Coach Paul
Dates: Aug 30 to Dec 6
Cost: Free, but donations much appreciated!
Admin Fee: $10 per week
*No class on 9/27, 11/1, and 11/29
Our chess club is open to ages 5 to adults and welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. To increase the diversity of players, this club is also open to children who are not enrolled in the school.
Chess is not just a game, it‘s also a fun and challenging way to practice and develop critical thinking, concentration, and sportsmanship skills. Being a part of a chess club also offers the opportunity to participate in friendly competitions and tournaments, both within our school and with other schools in the area.
This club is taught by International Master, Jonathan Schroer, and Paul Ascolese. Find out more about their chess camps and programs at dragonknightchess.com!
Sign up Link: https://form.jotform.com/242105739261049
Home Economics
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Dawn McKlusky
Dates: Sept 12 to Nov 7
Cost: $120
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 10/31 and 11/28
The Home Economics Club is designed to spark students’ interest in food preparation, cooking, practical skills, finances, and home management.
This club not only enhances students’ daily life experiences but also encourages creativity and hands-on learning in a supportive environment.
Please note the fee includes supplies!
Sign up: Email instructor – dawn@montessoricenter.org
Pokemon
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: MAP
Instructor: Ms. Linda
Dates: Sept 10 to Nov 5
Cost: $100
Admin Fee: $5 per week
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Join our Pokémon Club with Ms. Linda and have the opportunity to trade, battle, chat, read, watch, and color all things Pokémon.
A Pokémon Card collection is not required but will be helpful if they would like to participate in trades. There will be some cards available for use during the club for battles and games.
Sign up with Ms. Linda: linda@montessoricenter.org
Snapology Mining, Building, and Pokemania!
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Location: LE2
Instructor: Snapology Staff
Dates: Sept 9 to Dec 9
Cost: $225
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 11/11
Travel to the Nether with Snapology, but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft® to life using LEGO® bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers and your very own Minecraft® character. From traveling to nether to catching all Pokémon. Come join Snapology for Pokemania.
Students will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. Children will also learn about real world science as they learn about the habitats of the Pokémon. Your child will have a blast becoming the best Pokémon trainer ever. Will get to collect new cards!! No Class on November 11.
Sign up link: https://embed.snapology.com/licensee/56/events/178426
Sky Hawks Multisports
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:40pm to 4:40pm
Location: Large playing field
Instructor: Sky Haws Staff
Dates: Sept 11 to Nov 6
Cost: $129
Admin Fee: $5 per week
*No class on 11/27
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork.
Our elementary athletes will be enjoying baseball, flag rugby, and lacrosse.
Sign up Link: https://register.skyhawks.com/pd/39302?code=FQ8ICsDPCm
Drum Instruction
Day: Flexible
Time: 3:40pm to 5:40pm
Location: Yurt
Instructor: Art Pierce
Dates: Ongoing
Cost: Contact instructor
Private one-on-one drum lessons are offered by our music teacher, Mr. Art, for ages 7 and older. Students will be expected to become familiar with music notation. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please contact him at art@montessoricenter.org for more information.